From the hilariously rude to the impossible to pronounce
Ever wondered the story behind the name of where you live? Greater Manchester is full of towns and villages with unusual names that range from the hilariously rude to the impossible to pronounce.
Several unconfirmed stories have done the rounds over the years, but the origin of the name remains something of a mystery. One theory even puts it down to Dick Turpin and ‘Black Bess’ - but romantic as this is, sadly it seems unlikely. Broadbottom - The origin of the Tameside village’s rude-sounding name apparently lies in the ancient Anglo-Saxon era – meaning broad hollow.
The Haulgh - The pronunciation of this area of Bolton regularly stumps visitors to the town. Pronounced 'The Hoff' - like the nickname of Baywatch star David Hasselhoff - The Haulgh's name derives from the Old English word 'halh', which means a plot of flat alluvial land by a river.Initially combining the terms 'har' and 'wice' in 1221, Horwich means 'the grey wych-elms' in Old English, according to the Dictionary of British Place Names.
Known as ‘Irlam’s’ and being located on a hill, it became known as Irlam’s On The Height. As the village expanded over the years, it took on the name of the local pub.Oldham Mumps - The name of this tram stop is another that raises eyebrows among Metrolink users. According to Chetham’s Library, at its height, Pomona was the setting of political rallies and entertainment - receiving more than 100,000 visitors in its first year. However, a catastrophic explosion in a nearby factory in the late 1880s, damaged the palace, and the gardens were lost.
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